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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.30, 492.52 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.30, 492.52 and 174.32 is: 261.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.30 : 492.52 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.30/492.52 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.30x = 492.52 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.30x = 85,856.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,856.09/328.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.52

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